Russia building forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says
At the same time, there is no indication yet that Russia is preparing for another offensive in the area, said Dmytro Lykhovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Tavria group of forces.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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Ukraine and Moldova in talks about returning draft dodgers
Kyiv and Chisinau are discussing the possibility of returning Ukrainian draft dodgers staying in Moldova, some of whom have been granted asylum in the country, Ukraine’s ambassador Marko Shevchenko said on July 23.
Ukraine to attract almost $4 billion US grant via World Bank
"The government will use this money to pay salaries to rescuers, teachers, doctors, and social support programs," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Bill on banning Russian-linked churches postponed, MPs block parliament in protest
Lawmakers from several opposition parties – Holos (Voice), European Solidarity, and Batkivshchyna – blocked Ukraine's parliament rostrum on July 23 following the governing party's decision to not bring the bill on banning the Russian-linked church to the floor.
55% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to achieve peace, poll finds
When asked about a possible set of acceptable conditions for peace, the highest number of respondents (62%) said that a situation in which Ukraine regains all occupied territories and becomes a member of the EU but refuses to join NATO would have the broadest level of support.
Ukraine shoots down another Russian Su-25 jet in Donetsk Oblast
Four days earlier, the Khortytsia group of forces said it had shot down another Russian Su-25 jet near Pokrovsk.
Indonesia seeking to buy Russian oil for first time in over 10 years, Reuters reports
The Indonesian state-owned refinery Pertamina has included Russian crude oil grades in its September tender lists for purchase, Reuters reported on July 23, citing three traders.
General Staff: Russia has lost 568,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,220 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Kamala Harris secures enough delegate endorsements to win Democratic presidential nomination
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough endorsements from Democratic delegates on July 22 to win the party's nomination for president, CNN reported.
Slovakia receives first F-16s to replace MiG-29s donated to Ukraine
Another 12 F-16s will be in the country by the end of the year, Lockheed Martin, the company that manufactures the jets said in a press release.
Bulgaria may send surplus ammunition to Ukraine, minister says
"Some ammunition of certain types, can be provided to Ukraine. This package will also be linked to an agreement with an ally country on compensation, similar to the previous package we sent," Bulgarian acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said.
Ukraine war latest: Russia gathering forces in Kharkiv Oblast for fresh attacks, military says
Key developments on July 22: * Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, source confirms * Russia gathering forces in Kharkiv Oblast for fresh attacks, military says * Russia pushing toward Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast despite heavy losses, Syrskyi says * Kuleba to visit China on July 23-25 in first visit since February 2022 * Czech
3 Serbian weapons factory engineers arrested, accused of spying for 'foreign organization'
The three men are accused of "taking out confidential business-technical documentation from this company without authorisation and handing it over to a foreign organization," Serbian police said in a statement quoted by AFP.
Russia sentences US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to 6.5 years
A court in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan sentenced Alsu Kurmasheva, a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship, to six and a half years in jail on a charge of "spreading false information" about Russia's Armed Forces, Associated Press reported on July 22.
Russian shelling injures 5 in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak said that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized in moderate condition as a result of the attack, and that four others were treated on an outpatient basis.
Poland considers suspending goods transport through Belarus
"Poland has specific conditions for Belarus if it would like to normalize relations," Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna said.
Russia suspected of expanding its 'ghost fleet' to LNG exports, FT reports
Buyers suspected of links to Russia are buying up dozens of vessels capable of carrying liquified natural gas (LNG), possibly signaling an expansion of its "ghost fleet" of tankers, the Financial Times (FT) reported on July 22.
Trump's election would end war in Ukraine sooner, improve US stance toward Tbilisi, Georgian PM claims
The impact of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's potential reelection will also cause "our region (to) calm down sooner, which will change the attitude towards Georgia as well," Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claimed
Russia systemically abuses its soldiers in Ukraine to 'maintain order,' The Insider reports
According to the Insider, the patterns of abuse of Russian soldiers in Ukraine "borrow heavily from Soviet labor camp traditions."
Naftogaz has accumulated 76% of gas storage target ahead of winter
Naftogaz, Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company, has accumulated 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas reserves for the upcoming winter period, the company said on July 22.
General Staff: Russia has lost 567,760 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,050 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Around 20,000 Russians killed in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says
Key updates on July 20-21: * Around 20,000 Russians died in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says * Front-line troops lack ammunition, drones, Zelensky says * Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace * Most Ukrainian POWs haven't seen Red Cross while in Russian captivity, ombudsman
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Kamala Harris
"I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country to stand down," U.S. President Joe Biden announced on July 21.
Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace
"If one person in the world, and this person is Donald Trump, can stop the war in 24 hours, the question is what price, and who will pay?" Zelensky said in an interview with BBC.
Around 20,000 Russians died in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says
Around 20,000 Russians troops were killed during Russia's failed offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an interview with the BBC.
Zelensky: Ukraine must find new ways to hold elections if war drags on
Zelensky emphasized that many factors make holding fair elections challenging during the war, "but in any case, if the war drags on, it will be necessary to look for new tools."
Media: Polish volunteer fighter dies in Ukraine
Tomasz Marcin Sekala died in Luhansk Oblast, according to PAP. A funeral was held in Kyiv on July 20.
Klitschko: Zelensky 'risks political suicide' in case of concessions to Russia, will need to hold referendum
"How can we explain to the country that we need to give up pieces of our territory that cost the lives of thousands of our fighting heroes? Whatever move he makes, our president risks political suicide," he said.
Two Ukrainian photojournalists come under Russian artillery fire, one injured
Olga Kovalyova, senior project manager for the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), was evacuated and hospitalized after receiving three shrapnel wounds, the UAPP said in a statement. She is in stable condition.
General Staff: Russia has lost 566,710 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,100 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on July 21.
A quarter of Moscow's Il-76 planes failed due to low-quality parts, Russian media reports
Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation against the supplier of the failed parts.
US-Japan Patriot missile production delayed by component shortage, Reuters reports
U.S. plans to produce more Patriot air defense missiles — critical for Ukraine's defense against Russia — at Japanese factories is delayed by shortages of a crucial component made by Boeing, four unnamed sources told Reuters.
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